OCPO

Colorado Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection Systems Certification Council:

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In November of 1978, the Colorado Plant Operators Certification Board took steps to gather together a group of water and wastewater professionals who were interested in setting up a voluntary certification program for distribution and collection systems personnel. These people represented municipalities and special water and sanitation districts. The program is geared for the field employees in water distribution and wastewater collection systems. The program became a mandatory program in 2001 when federally mandated by the Environmental Protection Agency.

In May of 1981, the first certification exams were held in Boulder, Colorado. In November of 1981, the first annual "Short School" was conducted at the University of Colorado in Boulder immediately prior to the second set of certification exams. The Certification Council incorporated under the "Colorado Water and Wastewater Systems Certification Council, Inc." in November of 1982 and have actively tested and certified qualified operators since the first exam in 1981.

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Exam Instructions and Application for Systems Operators.
Exam Instruction Form
Exam Application Form ---Application must be printed for submission.
Education and Experience Requirements: These are the updated levels/requirements as of 1/1/08
- Level 3 Operator Experience Requirement Flow Chart
- Level 4 Operator Experience Requirement Flow Chart
Certification Renewal Application
Application for Certification Based on Reciprocity
Affidavit of Legal Presence in the U.S.

When paying with a check, please be aware of the following: checks need to be made payable to OCPO: Only one check per operator, per application and/or certificate request. Checks returned for insufficient funds will be subjected to an additional administration fee.

Test results: Posted approximately 3-4 weeks from test date. Individual results are mailed approximately 4-5 weeks.

Operator Pass List by Location

Information on the following can be found on the State of Colorado website: http://www.cdphe.state.co.us/op/ocb

Colorado Operators Certification Statute
Expense Reimbursement Grant for Operator Certification Water Distribution.
Colorado Plant Operator Certification Information
Colorado Operator Certification Regulation (As revised effective July 30, 2002)
Recommended Study Material Regarding Preparation for Water, Industrial Wastewater and Wastewater Treatment Certification Examinations.
WWFOCB Meetings:
- Upcoming Meeting Agenda
- Hearing Notices
- WWFOCB Meeting Minutes